Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7

611 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

A MELBOURNE INSTITUTION
Established in 1995, Punch Lane is a Melbourne dining icon and a pioneer amongst its laneway counterparts.
Punch Lane is a cosy and inclusive Wine Bar and restaurant, which prides itself on serving delicious food from a seasonal menu, mouth-watering cheeses from an eclectic selection, matched with exceptional wine and service.
Our kitchen team, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, have created a seasonal menu showcasing local produce. We are currently offering a 2 hour dinner sitting for all early reservations prior to 7pm in our dining space with drinks and bar snacks available from 3pm - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service commences at 5pm Tuesday - Sunday. Lunch from 12pm - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday.
Please note Sunday surcharge of 10% and Public holiday surcharge of 15%

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
European, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9639 4944
Website
http://www.punchlane.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nuno Gabriel
Private party facilities
There is a stunning basement space just below our iconic wine bar Punch Lane, with warm toned art-deco panelling, mid century furnishings and hand blown glass lamps making this an inviting hideaway. Our kitchen team at Punch Lane, headed up by Nuno Gabriel, curate the food offering at Juliet Melbourne.
Private party contact
Jane Tschappeller: (03) 9639 4944

Location
43 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Liverpool Street
Parking details
Secure Car Park in Lonsdale Street is 100 meters away
Public transit
Parliament Train Station 100meters away , Tram line in Bourke Street and along Spring street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Day Lunch
A$225.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
It's time to spoil yourselves this Christmas Day with lunch at Punch Lane. We are offering 2 sittings for a 2 hour period - 12pm & 2.30pm to our Chef's tasting menu. The bar will will call last drinks at 4.45pm to allow our staff to escape home to their own Christmas celebrations. Menu to follow - please let us know of any dietary requirements you have when booking Please note beverage purchases will incur a 15% public holiday surcharge on the day.
Chef's Tasting Menu Large Groups
A$110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reservations 10-20 guests are available for dinner Friday & Saturday nights on our Chef’s tasting menu 110pp. Please advise of any dietaries requirements when booking Reservations prior to 7.30pm are for 2 hours Sharing SAMPLE MENU SNACK Slow roasted carrots, sunflower cream, smoked coriander seed honey Salt cod croquettes, pickled baby cucumber, fennel pollen MEDIUM Ora King salmon crudo, white strawberries, galangal, oregano Stracciatella, fava beans, nut dukkha, sorrel dressing LARGE Dry aged Aylesbury duck, 3 pepper glaze, beetroot & Davidson plum Cacio e pepe Parisian gnocchi, smoked tomato, zucchini, lemon ricotta Portuguese caramelised almond tart, bay leaf ice cream Please contact us directly for reservations 15-100pax. 9639 4944
Copy of New Year's Eve @ Punch Lane 2024
A$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
All dinner reservations for New Year's Eve dine on our NYE Celebration Feasting Menu priced at $135pp. Vegetarians, pescatarians & gluten free guests can be catered for. Please notify at time of booking. All reservations prior to 6.45pm are a for a dining time of 2 hours after which time we request your table back to accommodate guests who are dining with us later. Due to the high demand of bookings there is a cancellation fee of $135pp with less than 7 days notice.

What 611 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Melbourne
Great for fine wines
City Centre
Great for fine wines

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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant offers a "quintessentially Melbourne dining experience" with its exceptional service and "extensive wine list." Guests rave about the "perfect ambience" and the delectable dishes like tender steak and lamb cutlets. While some found portions small, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit.

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Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 611 OpenTable diners.

Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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